Traditional shakshuka from Africa
Discover the traditional African shakshuka! This delicious dish consists of poached eggs prepared in a rich tomato sauce with onions, peppers and a variety of exotic spices. Originating in the North African and Middle Eastern regions, shakshuka is a popular breakfast dish served with bread or pita bread.
Equipment
- Pan with lid
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tomatoes large
- 1 bell pepper red
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper ground
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Remove the seeds from the peppers and cut into small cubes.
- Peel the onion and garlic and cut into small cubes.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and briefly sauté the peppers, onions and garlic.
- Meanwhile, dice the tomatoes and then add them to the pan.
- Add cumin, cayenne bell pepper and paprika powder and stir in.
- Add a little water and let the tomatoes cook well in the pan for 15 minutes until a thick sauce is formed.
- Crack the eggs and add them to the sauce.
- Now put the lid on the pan and cook the tomato sauce with the eggs for a few minutes until the eggs are set.
- Season with salt and pepper and then serve.
Notes
- While the tomato sauce is boiling, do not put the lid on the pan. The sauce should be boiled down as thick as possible so that the eggs do not float in the sauce later.
- Use a spoon to push the tomato sauce away in a few places and place the eggs in the empty space.
- Another seasoning for a traditional shakshuka is cilantro. You can use cilantro while cooking or garnish your shakshuka just before finishing.
- More tips and information can be found further down in the article.